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− | The [[Embassy of the Republic of Slovenia Tokyo]] is responsible for Japan and South Korea. The embassy provides a range of consular services, disseminates information about Slovenia in Japan and looks for cooperation opportunities, especially in | + | The [[Embassy of the Republic of Slovenia Tokyo]] is responsible for Japan and South Korea. The embassy provides a range of consular services, disseminates information about Slovenia in Japan and looks for cooperation opportunities, especially in the fields of trade and economy. Its tasks also include the promotion of Slovene arts and culture through cultural exchanges, promotion, presentations, and public diplomacy. |
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==Cultural cooperation== | ==Cultural cooperation== | ||
− | In 2012 Republic of Slovenia and Japan celebrated the 20th anniversary of diplomatic relations | + | In 2012, the Republic of Slovenia and Japan celebrated the 20th anniversary of diplomatic relations after the legal basis for cooperation in culture, education, and science between Slovenia and Japan was adopted in 1992 as part of the succession of the former republic of Yugoslavia. Slovenia, as a member of [[Asia Europe Foundation (ASEF)]], also promotes mutual cultural exchange between the two regions, including both Slovenia and Japan. |
− | + | The embassy regularly disseminates information on scholarships or exchange opportunities for students and researchers. The University of Tokyo also offers a Slovenian language lectureship for their students and represents a vital cultural exchange between the two states. | |
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Several authors from Slovenia made their guest appearance and public readings in Japan with the support of the embassy. In the recent years writers, poets and publicists of a younger generation prevail: poet and publicist [[Katja Perat]], poet [[Gašper Bivšek]], writer [[Aleš Šteger]] and a film director, writer and scenarist [[Nejc Gazvoda]] who presented his ''A Trip'', a film based on his early novel, at a World Festival of Modern Slovene Literature at Tokyo University of Foreign Studies. Other literati that presented their work in Japan included writer [[Milan Dekleva]] and poet [[Iztok Osojnik]]. | Several authors from Slovenia made their guest appearance and public readings in Japan with the support of the embassy. In the recent years writers, poets and publicists of a younger generation prevail: poet and publicist [[Katja Perat]], poet [[Gašper Bivšek]], writer [[Aleš Šteger]] and a film director, writer and scenarist [[Nejc Gazvoda]] who presented his ''A Trip'', a film based on his early novel, at a World Festival of Modern Slovene Literature at Tokyo University of Foreign Studies. Other literati that presented their work in Japan included writer [[Milan Dekleva]] and poet [[Iztok Osojnik]]. | ||
− | Works by internationally acclaimed novelist, dramatist, playwright and editor [[Evald Flisar]] were among other languages also translated | + | Works by the internationally acclaimed novelist, dramatist, playwright, and editor [[Evald Flisar]] were among other languages also translated into Japanese and produced as plays by Gessyoku Kagekidan Theatre from Tokyo (''Tristan and Isolda'', ''Nora Nora'', ''What About Leonardo''). |
− | In 2014 the embassy supported Japanese tour of two opera plays, ''Aida'' and ''Carmen'', produced by [[Slovene National Theatre Maribor]]. | + | In 2014, the embassy supported the Japanese tour of two opera plays, ''Aida'' and ''Carmen'', produced by the Opera of the [[Slovene National Theatre Maribor]]. |
− | ===Visual arts and new media=== | + | ===Visual arts and new media art=== |
Embassy's supported projects include exhibitions by visual artist [[Metka Vergnion]] in Kobe and Fukushima. Outside embassy support in the field of visual art several other artists have presented their work in Japan: [[Jani Pirnat]], member of [[Domestic Research Society]], and [[Matej Andraž Vogrinčič]], etc. | Embassy's supported projects include exhibitions by visual artist [[Metka Vergnion]] in Kobe and Fukushima. Outside embassy support in the field of visual art several other artists have presented their work in Japan: [[Jani Pirnat]], member of [[Domestic Research Society]], and [[Matej Andraž Vogrinčič]], etc. | ||
− | In field of new media art [[Marko Peljhan]], artist and professor at California University in Santa Barbara, presented his works ''Arctic Perspective Initiative'', ''ᐃᐱᒃᑐᖅ (Ipiktuq)'', ''polarm [mirrored]'' in Japan on several occasions. As a prolific new media artist his work is presented internationally | + | In field of new media art [[Marko Peljhan]], artist and professor at California University in Santa Barbara, presented his works ''Arctic Perspective Initiative'', ''ᐃᐱᒃᑐᖅ (Ipiktuq)'', ''polarm [mirrored]'' in Japan on several occasions. As a prolific new media artist his work receives global attention and is regularly presented internationally with help of his creative artistic platform [[Projekt Atol Institute]], based in Ljubljana. |
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===Photography and film=== | ===Photography and film=== | ||
− | With support of several embassies from the ex-Yugoslav region and [[Centre for Slovene as a Second/Foreign Language]] | + | With support of several embassies from the ex-Yugoslav region and [[Centre for Slovene as a Second/Foreign Language]] annual Cinema Yugo initiative presents contemporary films from ex-Yugoslavia at the Tsukuba University and University of Tokyo. Recent films by [[Vlado Škafar]], [[Rok Biček]], [[Nejc Gazvoda]], [[Marko Naberšnik]] and others were presented. Visitors of embassy's Facebook webpage can also ask the staff for a recommendation on Slovene films. |
While film is still being a powerful and attractive medium for Japanese students of Slavic languages, the embassy in the past also supported photo exhibitions, among others by Slovene photographer [[Janez Vlachy]] at a group exhibition at Gallery Parada in Tokyo. | While film is still being a powerful and attractive medium for Japanese students of Slavic languages, the embassy in the past also supported photo exhibitions, among others by Slovene photographer [[Janez Vlachy]] at a group exhibition at Gallery Parada in Tokyo. | ||
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== External links == | == External links == | ||
− | *[http://tokyo.embassy.si/ | + | *[http://www.tokyo.embassy.si/index.php?id=48&L=1 Embassy of Slovenia in Japan website] |
− | *[ | + | *[https://www.gov.si/en/countries/japan/ Information on Japan on the Slovene Government website] |
*[https://www.facebook.com/SlovenianJapaneseFriendshipGroup Slovenian Japanese Friendship Group FB page] | *[https://www.facebook.com/SlovenianJapaneseFriendshipGroup Slovenian Japanese Friendship Group FB page] | ||
[[Category:Slovene embassies and consulates]] | [[Category:Slovene embassies and consulates]] |
Latest revision as of 15:55, 15 August 2023
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7 Oct 2023
A premiere of the Stories From The Chestnut Woods, directed by Gregor Božič and co-written by Marina Gumzi ( Nosorogi) (both will be present), before the distribution of the film in Japan, supported by the Embassy of the Republic of Slovenia Tokyo
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18 Jul 2016
25 Jul 2016
Concerts and masterclasses by violinist Lana Trotovšek and flutists Boris Bizjak and Marko Zupan, supported by the Embassy of the Republic of Slovenia Tokyo,
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3 Dec 2014
8 Dec 2014
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9 Nov 2014
Now & Then, a cultural event featuring a presentation of works by Slovenian photographer Bojan Radovič and poet Keijiro Suga, supported by the Embassy of the Republic of Slovenia Tokyo,
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17 Oct 2014
5 Nov 2014
Japan Fukuoka,Hachioji,Jokosuka,Kanazawa,Kobe,Kofu,Maebashi,Mito,Musashino,Nagoya,Nerima,Niigata,Omiya,Osaka,Tokyo
Aida, produced by the Slovene National Theatre Maribor, touring Japan, supported by the Embassy of the Republic of Slovenia Tokyo,
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7 Jun 2014
2 Jul 2014
Japan Aichi,Aomori,Chiba,Fukuoka,Hiroshima,Iwate,Kanazawa,Mie,Miyagi,Nagano,Osaka,Saitama,Sapporo,Shizuoka,Tokyo,Toyama
Georges Bizet's opera Carmen produced by the Slovene National Theatre Maribor tours Japan, supported by the Embassy of the Republic of Slovenia Tokyo,
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23 Nov 2013
The Parade, co-produced by Forum Ljubljana, supported by Embassy of the Republic of Slovenia Tokyo, at the 20th Osaka European Film Festival
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19 Jul 2013
A screening of Dad, a film directed by Vlado Škafar, produced by Gustav Film, Sinhro Studio 100 and Propeler film - Zagreb, and a discussion with the director via Skype, supported by the Embassy of the Republic of Slovenia Tokyo,
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18 Jun 2013
30 Jun 2013
Osmosis, an exhibition by Metka Vergnion, supported by the Embassy of the Republic of Slovenia Tokyo,
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17 May 2013
26 May 2013
A joint exhibition by Metka Vergnion and Myong Hee Kim, supported by the Embassy of the Republic of Slovenia Tokyo,
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5 Feb 2013
World Festival of Slovene Documentary Film: Jože Toporišič-Linguist, directed by Slavko Hren (Televizija Slovenija), organised by the Centre for Slovene as a Second/Foreign Language and the Embassy of the Republic of Slovenia Tokyo
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11 Dec 2012
World Festival of Slovene Documentary Film: Fabiani:Plečnik, directed by Amir Muratović (Televizija Slovenija), organised by the Centre for Slovene as a Second/Foreign Language and the Embassy of the Republic of Slovenia Tokyo
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6 Dec 2012
Festival of Slovene Documentary Film: The Alexandrians, directed by Metod Pevec (Vertigo), organised by the Centre for Slovene as a Second/Foreign Language and the Embassy of the Republic of Slovenia Tokyo
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27 Nov 2012
A presentation of the Slovene documentary film The Year of Hip Hop, directed by Boris Petkovič (Luksuz Production), organised by the Centre for Slovene as a Second/Foreign Language and the Embassy of the Republic of Slovenia Tokyo
at the World Festival of Slovene Documentary Film
Cultural cooperation
In 2012, the Republic of Slovenia and Japan celebrated the 20th anniversary of diplomatic relations after the legal basis for cooperation in culture, education, and science between Slovenia and Japan was adopted in 1992 as part of the succession of the former republic of Yugoslavia. Slovenia, as a member of Asia Europe Foundation (ASEF), also promotes mutual cultural exchange between the two regions, including both Slovenia and Japan.
The embassy regularly disseminates information on scholarships or exchange opportunities for students and researchers. The University of Tokyo also offers a Slovenian language lectureship for their students and represents a vital cultural exchange between the two states.
Literature and theatre
Several authors from Slovenia made their guest appearance and public readings in Japan with the support of the embassy. In the recent years writers, poets and publicists of a younger generation prevail: poet and publicist Katja Perat, poet Gašper Bivšek, writer Aleš Šteger and a film director, writer and scenarist Nejc Gazvoda who presented his A Trip, a film based on his early novel, at a World Festival of Modern Slovene Literature at Tokyo University of Foreign Studies. Other literati that presented their work in Japan included writer Milan Dekleva and poet Iztok Osojnik.
Works by the internationally acclaimed novelist, dramatist, playwright, and editor Evald Flisar were among other languages also translated into Japanese and produced as plays by Gessyoku Kagekidan Theatre from Tokyo (Tristan and Isolda, Nora Nora, What About Leonardo).
In 2014, the embassy supported the Japanese tour of two opera plays, Aida and Carmen, produced by the Opera of the Slovene National Theatre Maribor.
Visual arts and new media art
Embassy's supported projects include exhibitions by visual artist Metka Vergnion in Kobe and Fukushima. Outside embassy support in the field of visual art several other artists have presented their work in Japan: Jani Pirnat, member of Domestic Research Society, and Matej Andraž Vogrinčič, etc.
In field of new media art Marko Peljhan, artist and professor at California University in Santa Barbara, presented his works Arctic Perspective Initiative, ᐃᐱᒃᑐᖅ (Ipiktuq), polarm [mirrored] in Japan on several occasions. As a prolific new media artist his work receives global attention and is regularly presented internationally with help of his creative artistic platform Projekt Atol Institute, based in Ljubljana.
Photography and film
With support of several embassies from the ex-Yugoslav region and Centre for Slovene as a Second/Foreign Language annual Cinema Yugo initiative presents contemporary films from ex-Yugoslavia at the Tsukuba University and University of Tokyo. Recent films by Vlado Škafar, Rok Biček, Nejc Gazvoda, Marko Naberšnik and others were presented. Visitors of embassy's Facebook webpage can also ask the staff for a recommendation on Slovene films.
While film is still being a powerful and attractive medium for Japanese students of Slavic languages, the embassy in the past also supported photo exhibitions, among others by Slovene photographer Janez Vlachy at a group exhibition at Gallery Parada in Tokyo.
See also
- Asia Europe Foundation (ASEF)
- Consulate of the Republic of Slovenia Oshima
- Embassy of Japan in Slovenia